Based on pure fun factor alone, I would have to say the Shadow Hearts series as a whole. It's a nice breath of fresh air when compared to what the rest of the RPG genre has to offer, and it never takes itself too seriously.

Isn't it very similar in style to the Zelda series? You have reviews for those games on here, why not Okami?

Yes, it's like Zelda with a separate battle screen and a more item and menu driven system. How much more RPGish does it need to be to qualify? Obviously more, because I once got my ass chewed when I accidentally posted it to this forum. I've never quite gotten over that.

skies of arcadia legendsphantasy star onlineshadow of the collossus(if zelda qualifies as and rpg here this should as well)Persona 3Final Fantasy XI(if you get deep enough into the story)Xenosaga IIISuper Robot Wars:Original Generations.(ps2 or gba versions)tales of the abyssAr Tonelico 2(even though this is relatively new im gonna list this because i find the game play incredibly addictive)Valkyrie Profile 2Shadow Hearts 1 and 2 but not 3.

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In regards to Eus's point of DDS vs SMT:N, I'd pick DDS just because it's a bit easier with having a party. If you have trouble with a boss, you can just tackle it in a different way without having to fuse a new demon. I hold both games in high regard though. Good stuff.

I was kind of expecting a point like this, but when you think about it Nocturne actually leaves you in a better position. If you're unprepared and need a skill, you go recruit a demon or fuse one. In DDS you can switch out easily... IF someone's learned it, or it's someone you can have in the party. If that isn't the case, which is especially prone to cropping up in II unless you've spoiled yourself, then you're going to have to go grinding.

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Really now? I guess you still have a point in that it's becoming a pretty popular series in many online circles, but the series is hardly a blockbuster, at least on these shores. They're kind of low budget and are second only to Castlevania when it comes to recycling graphics.